San Francisco 49ers DL Justin Smith, who contemplated retirement following the season, has been a regular visitor to the Santa Clara team facility. This has fueled speculation Smith may be back in 2015.

San Francisco 49ers DE Justin Smith has the earned the right to decide if he will return for another year at his own pace, general manager Trent Baalke said Thursday, Jan. 15. Baalke said he plans on reaching out to Smith in about a month.